NASCAR, Bubba Wallace respond to Trump tweet: 'NASCAR continues to stand tall with Bubba'
NASCAR's Bubba Wallace is calling for "love over hate" after being the subject of an angry tweet sent by President Trump.
Wallace, the series' only Black driver, in a statement on Monday afternoon reflected on the fact that "you will always have people testing you" and "seeing if they can knock you off your pedestal," but "all the haters are doing is elevating your voice and platform to much greater heights!" He added that people should "always deal with the hate being thrown at you with love," advocating for "love over hate every day" — "even when it's hate from the POTUS."
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NASCAR also issued its own statement on Monday saying it's "proud to have Bubba Wallace in the NASCAR family," praising his "courage and leadership" and adding, "NASCAR continues to stand tall with Bubba, our competitors and everyone who makes our sport welcoming and inclusive for all racing fans."
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